Milwaukee Bucks Point Forward Podcast
Episodes
01.22.2019: A voyage to Paris and is Khris Middleton an all-star now?
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the trip to Paris to play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, and whether that's go...
01.16.2020: We're halfway home; will the Bucks really win 70 games?
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Milwaukee Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks quest for 70 wins, or at least the franchise recor...
01.06.2020: Will the Bucks make a trade in the next month?
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Milwaukee's success since that loss on Christmas Day, including the interior dom...
12.23.2019: Giannis discusses Paris, WWE warmups and LeBron, plus a preview of Christmas in Philly
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe and looks back at Milwaukee's magical win over the Los Angeles Lakers; just how big a deal ...
12.18.2019: The streak is over; did the loss to Mavericks reveal the areas where Bucks must improve?
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Milwaukee Bucks winning streak stopped at 18 heading into a highly intriguing regular-season showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Buc...
12.11.19: The Bucks may never lose again; circle that Lakers game though
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks have won 15 straight, and not that we're looking ahead (we totally are), but the Lakers game Dec. 19 would represent a franchise-record tyin...
12.04.19: Are we under-appreciating how great this Bucks team is?
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe and tries to name as many members as he can of the 1981-82 Bucks team, the last Bucks team ...
11.27.2019: All hail Giannis, but will he ever get a rest?
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss a virtuoso performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday. Matt points out why t...
11.20.2019: Chatting with Wes Matthews and what's up with the Giannis whistles?
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host JR Radcliffe chats with Wes Matthews, a new member of the Bucks with a decorated past in Wisconsin hoops (31:00), and Bucks beat reporter Matt Ve...
11.13.2019: What does Khris Middleton's injury mean for the Bucks?
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Khris Middleton is a polarizing player among the Bucks fan base, and now we'll see how the team fares without him for a few weeks. Bucks beat reporter...
11.06.2019: Let's talk about Eric Bledsoe
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about the Bucks point guard, one who started slowly but who se...
10.30.2019: Is something a little off about the Bucks in the early going?
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Milwaukee Bucks are 2-1 but haven't looked as dominant as we may have suspected. Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcl...
10.23.2019: Let's do this! Buy or sell the Bucks as NBA title favorite?
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to play a game of Buy or Sell on the eve of the Bucks season opener. Should the Bucks be fa...
10.15.2019: An injury update on Eric Bledsoe and what have we learned in the preseason?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the injury to Eric Bledsoe, the fascinating Dragan Bender and takeaways from the...
10.07.2019: The Bucks are back in action, and we're talking Giannis contract, fifth starter and more
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss all things Milwaukee Bucks as they prepare to kick off their preseason slate Mon...
Bucks Podcast: Should we be worried about Giannis staying past 2021? Plus: Kyle Korver, that trade exception and the shape of the East
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to chat about the newest signing, Kyle Korver. We know he fits on offense, but what about d...
07.02.2019: Emergency podcast! Let's try to make sense of all the Bucks free-agency madness
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez tries to make sense of a crazy start to free agency, with the returns of Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and George Hi...
06.28.2019: The Bucks bring home some serious hardware as big-time free agency questions loom
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss any updated expectations for the Milwaukee Bucks when free agency ...
06.18.2019: These are the questions to ponder as the Bucks head into the draft and free agency
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez swings by in the days before the NBA Draft to discuss a myriad of Bucks topics, including how he tracked down his a...
05.28.2019: What were the Bucks missing, and how do they address the roster from here?
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to look back at the short-circuited Milwaukee Bucks playoff run. What was one thing the Buc...
05.20.2019: After a rugged Game 3 loss, should the Bucks feel concerned or encouraged?
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Milwaukee's three best players struggled in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, and Milwaukee took its first loss of the series -- but still forc...
05.15.2019: What should Bucks fans know about the Toronto Raptors?
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to preview the Eastern Conference finals, beginning Wednesday in Milwaukee. How will the Bu...
05.09.2019: Y'all, the Bucks are going to the Eastern Conference Finals
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Milwaukee Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez stayed up late to chat about the Bucks dominant 116-91 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, a game t...
05.01.2019: We're all even after two blowouts, and Khris Middleton is the truth
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks responded in a big way Tuesday at Fiserv Forum with a 123-102 win over Boston to even their Eastern Conference Semifinals series at 1-1, and...
04.25.2019: Breaking down the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to break down the matchup ahead after the Bucks dismissed the Pistons in the opening round ...
04.19.2019: A breakdown of the Bucks 2-0 series lead and conversation with Darvin Ham
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks have taken a 2-0 lead on the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins...
04.11.2019: The playoffs are upon us; let's talk Detroit Pistons
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Milwaukee Bucks finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA, and now, finally, comes the fun part. Journal Sentinel beat writer Ma...
04.01.2019: Kane Pitman stops by to chat Giannis, the Coach of the Year race and Sterling Brown's future (plus his own amazing journey from Australia)
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Kane Pitman serves as special guest this week, chatting about the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo, where Mike Budenholzer falls in...
03.28.2019: Assessing the Harden vs. Giannis MVP clash, plus three teams vying to face Bucks in the first round
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez looks at the MVP clash between James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the wake of Milwaukee's win over Houston o...
03.21.2019: Bucks facing first true adversity with injuries to Brogdon, Mirotic and (gulp) Giannis
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez stops by to discuss the suddenly limping Milwaukee Bucks, beset by injuries and just 5-5 in their last 10 games and...
03.14.2019: Sizing up the Heat and 76ers as potential playoff foes
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Milwaukee's next two foes -- Miami and Philadelphia -- could conceivably also serve as the Bucks' first two opponents in the Eastern Conference playof...
03.07.2019: Bucks lose twice in a row! It's time to panic! Just kidding ... right?
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss something that hasn't happened to the Milwaukee Bucks all season -- two straight...
03.02.2019: EMERGENCY BRUNCH Bucks podcast! Eric Bledsoe's new contract, Pau Gasol and a win over LeBron
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special EMERGENCY BRUNCH Bucks podcast, Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez chats live from LAX about the Bucks new four-year deal f...
02.27.2019: What kind of problems would the Celtics present in the playoffs?
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to break down Milwaukee's 3-0 start out of the all-star break, including the wacky final mo...
Special episode: Wisconsin Badgers run to the 2000 Final Four with Dick Bennett and players from the team
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly two decades ago, the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team made an improbable run to the Final Four and set the table for a cycle of success ...
02.15.2018: The Bucks are the best team in the NBA at the all-star break; is there anything to even nitpick?
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the best team in the NBA at the all-star break. What would make Indiana a challe...
02.07.2019: Emergency pod! Bucks make huge trade for Nikola Mirotic
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks made a big splash at the trade deadline Thursday, acquiring Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic, with Thon Maker heading to Detroit and Stanley ...
02.06.2019: What you need to know about Anthony Davis's interest in Milwaukee and trade-deadline chatter
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez discusses what you need to know about Anthony Davis's interest in Milwaukee, and why a trade for the Pel...
01.29.2019: Thon Maker asks for a trade and Giannis is all-star captain
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Journal Sentinel Bucks reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss Thon Maker's recent request to seek a trade from the Bucks, and is t...
01.23.2019: Will Bucks hang another jersey in the rafters before Giannis?
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Giannis Antetokounmpo heads toward becoming an All-Star Game "captain" and Marques Johnson sees his jersey rise to the rafters at Fiserv Forum, Buc...
01.15.2019: That Wizards loss wasn't so bad, an impressive win in Houston and Lopez in the 3-point contest?
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Journal Sentinel Bucks beat writer Matt Velazquez discusses the team's recent loss to Washington and why it wasn't all that disappointing. Does Gianni...
01.09.2019: Breaking down a matchup of MVP candidates and a chat with DJ Wilson
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been operating under the assumption that Giannis is the favorite to win the NBA MVP for the 2018-19 season, but is he? We'll learn more Wedn...
01.03.2019: The Milwaukee Bucks are the best team in the NBA
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks have won four straight, eight of nine and own the best record in the NBA after victories on both Christmas and New Year's Day. Journal Senti...
12.19.2018: DJ Wilson gets some run and the Wheel of Budenholzer
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks win back-to-back road games with some big minutes from DJ Wilson and Sterling Brown, plus some peak Giannis. Journal Sentinel beat reporter ...
12.12.18: Bucks make a trade and beat the mighty Raptors, plus a chat with Pat Connaughton
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have a trade! Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez breaks down the motivation behind the swap that sent John Henson and Matthew Dellavedova to Clevel...
12.05.2018: Coach Bud sends a message, Hezojna's step-over and a chat with Brook Lopez
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the rare benching of Khris Middleton in New York and Middleton's long...
11.28.2018: Should we be discouraged by two close losses?
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Milwaukee Bucks split their four most recent games, including two tough one-possession losses to Charlotte and Phoenix. Host JR Radcliffe asks Jou...
11.21.2018: Eric Bledose on fire as Bucks keep finding a way
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the 12-4 Bucks, who've been walking a high-wire act with some wild rallies latel...
11.14.2018: The Bucks just rocked the West and are perhaps the NBA's best team
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to talk about the Milwaukee Bucks' four-game road trip on the west coast. They split but ma...
11.06.2018: Bucks lose first game but eviscerate Kings -- this team is for real, people
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Journal Sentinel beat reporter Matt Velazquez joins host JR Radcliffe to discuss the Bucks two most recent games, a loss to Boston that nonetheless of...
10.31.2018: The only undefeated team in the NBA gears up for the Celtics
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucks will celebrate Halloween with a perfect record, heading into a fascinating Thursday clash with the Boston Celtics. Journal Sentinel beat wri...
10.26.2018: The Bucks are going undefeated in 2018-19, right?
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a 4-0 start – their best since the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals season – so it's a perfect time to get back into ...
04.26.18: Previewing Bucks-Celtics Game 6
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast, beat writer Matt Velazquez and sports columnist Gary D'Amato preview Game 6 between the Bucks and Celt...
04.14.18: Bucks-Celtics Playoff Preview
14 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast, beat writer Matt Velazquez and sports columnist Gary D'Amato discuss the Bucks-Celtics playoff series,...
03.26.18: The playoff push is upon us
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast, beat writer Matt Velazquez and sports columnist Gary D'Amato discuss the Bucks' impressive showing aga...
02.05.18: Injuries, Parker's return and the trade deadline
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast, beat writer Matt Velazquez and sports columnist Gary D'Amato discuss the rash of injuries that have hi...
01.05.18: Giannis Antetokounmpo rocking the vote
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast, beat writer Matt Velazquez and sports columnist Gary D'Amato discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo ranking as ...
11.29.17: On the road with the Bucks
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast, beat writer Matt Velazquez and sports columnist Gary D'Amato discuss the team's current four-game road...
11.09.17: Breaking down the Eric Bledsoe trade
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast, beat writer Matt Velazquez and sports columnist Gary D'Amato discuss the Eric Bledsoe-Greg Monroe trad...
10.25.17: Strong start and 'Return to the MECCA'
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast beat writer Matt Velazquez and sports columnist Gary D'Amato discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's historic s...
10.17.17: Promising new season for the Bucks
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this season debut of our Milwaukee Bucks podcast, meet the Journal Sentinel's new beat writer Matt Velazquez. He'll team up with sports columnist G...
05.03.17: Bucks season in review; Gardner career in review
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks podcast, beat reporter Charles F. Gardner reflects on his time at the Journal Sentinel followi...
04.20.2017: Bucks return home with chance to swing series
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks Podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez discuss Games 1 and 2 of the series between the...
04.14.17: Bucks-Raptors preview and NBA awards
15 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks Podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez preview the Bucks' first-round playoff series a...
04.08.17: Bucks struggling to the finish
08 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez discuss the Bucks' swoon over the past week, ho...
03.31.17: Brogdon makes ROY case as Bucks build playoff momentum
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez discuss Malcolm Brogdon's strong play of late a...
01.05.17: Can't stop (talking about) Giannis
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez primarily discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose ...
11.15.16: Catching up with the Bucks 9 games in
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez discuss the Bucks' start to the season, their u...
10.27.16: Breaking down the season opener
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez discuss the Bucks' season-opening loss to the C...
10.20.16: MCW trade, preseason takeaways, season projections
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Journal Sentinel Milwaukee Bucks podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez talk about the MCW-Tony Snell swap and discuss ...
10.5.16: Takeaways from Bucks preseason opener
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Charles F. Gardner and Matt Velazquez share their takeaway from the Bucks' preseason opener, Matthew Dellavedova's place in ...
9.27.2016: Kicking off a new season
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
7.9.2016: Summer league and free agency
10 Jul 2016
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5.24.16: Discussing the draft, free agency, latest news and the playoffs
25 May 2016
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4.18.16: Wrapping up the 2015-'16 Bucks season
19 Apr 2016
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3.29.16: Analyzing Giannis Antetokounmpo as the point guard of the future
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
3.8.16: Point Giannis, injuries and the future of the point guard position
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
2.19.16: Trade deadline, upcoming visitors, stretch run expectations
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
2.12.16: Lineup changes, the all-star break and trade deadline
12 Feb 2016
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2.3.16: Three-point disparity, slide toward the break, are the Bucks getting better?
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
1.25.16: Up and down trip, Jason Kidd's return, promising schedule
25 Jan 2016
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1.8.16: Jason Kidd's health, Milwaukee's defensive ineptitude and more
08 Jan 2016
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12.31.15: New Year's Eve edition of the Bucks Podcast
31 Dec 2015
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12.17.15: 24-1, trouble out West, Warriors out for revenge
18 Dec 2015
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12.10.15: Golden State is coming to town
11 Dec 2015
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12.1.15: Lineup changes, leadership, NBA storylines
01 Dec 2015
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11.20.15: Bucks road trip, Giannis steps up on TNT, finally healthy
20 Nov 2015
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11.12.15: Week in review, looking at JOB and Giannis, quantifying the Bucks' injuries
12 Nov 2015
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11.6.2015: Jabari Parker's return, Bucks dealing with injuries, the week ahead
06 Nov 2015
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10.30.15: Regular season opener, Giannis' absence, the D-League
30 Oct 2015
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10.22.15: Madison game, John Henson incident, season projections
22 Oct 2015
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10.16.15: Recapping Pistons, Cavs games, preseason length, Jabari Parker
16 Oct 2015
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10.7.15: Exhibition debut, Jabari Parker, John Henson, uniforms
08 Oct 2015
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9.29.15: Bucks open training camp
30 Sep 2015
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